Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 7, 2023
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. The Guardian
    Jul 7, 2023
    60
    Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) dilutes some of the original’s acid. One issue with Swift revisiting her older work is that her voice has changed with age. Now 33, she’s a much richer and more skilled singer than she was then, but their piercing, youthful twang was what made these songs kick harder in all their dressing-downs and rabid desires, emphasising the sense of a girl wading into adult waters.

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#3 Most Discussed Album of 2023

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User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 626 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 574 out of 626
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 626
  3. Negative: 39 out of 626
  1. Lynnjulio
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    The amount of talent and emotion put into this album by a 18-20 years old girl is so astonishing and incredible still to this day!
    And this    The amount of talent and emotion put into this album by a 18-20 years old girl is so astonishing and incredible still to this day!
    And this new version just sounds amazing, beautiful and full.
    10/10    … Full Review »
  2. someonewhocares
    Jul 7, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I didn't like Speak Now back when it was originally released in 2010, but songs like 'Haunted', 'Mine', and 'The Story of Us' were standouts and are some of my favourite country songs from Taylor. When i heard this 2023 re-recording, i felt that all the songs on the re-recording were either robotic or flat. 'Haunted (TV)' was horrid and a unbearable listen, it took everything good about the song (piano in the intro, breathtaking vocals) and replaced it with loud bass guitars and Taylor singing much quieter than in the original. I know she'll sound different now, but these songs no longer have the spark from the original.… Full Review »
  3. igor_cwrmack
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    this version is much nicer with clearer sounds, instrumentals that fit, i believe this is taylor's best re-recording to date, plus the tracksthis version is much nicer with clearer sounds, instrumentals that fit, i believe this is taylor's best re-recording to date, plus the tracks from the vault are nostalgic and feel like they belong on the original album… Full Review »
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